Award-winning executive chef and owner-operator of Zeke's Smokehouse Barbecue Restaurant, Michael Rosen has over twenty years experience in the food service industry. Originally trained in French cuisine, Michael has worked with many celebrated chefs in Southern California including Patrick Jamon and Leonard Schwartz. He has expanded his expertise to include other food ways such as American barbecue, northern Italian cuisine, Asian fusion, and Southern comfort food.He has knowledge of all aspects of the full service restaurant environment—current consumer and industry trends, menu development, new restaurant openings, labor cost, kitchen operations and food quality. Michael has mentored many cooks and front-of-house staff, prioritizing a respectful, mutually-beneficial environment in his restaurants. In addition to his broad knowledge of restaurant operations, Michael is particularly skilled in maintaining relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers; designing and laying out restaurant kitchens; and repairing various types of equipment, especially smokers.